Port Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $18.74 - $26.24 Hourly
Location : Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14106-0726
Department: Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M
Division: Wastewater Services
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $18.74 - $26.24
Pay Grade: N32 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PUMP STATION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
Build your career with Pasco County Utilities starting your path as a Pump Station Technician Trainee! This role involves skilled and semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility wastewater pump stations and all related equipment.
**The Pump Station Technician Trainee position provides a possible career path for advancement to Pump Station Technician when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.
Essential Job Functions
Job assignments include, but may not be limited to the following: checks and maintains wastewater pump stations; assists Utilities Foreman, Senior Utilities Foreman; assists Pump Station Lead Mechanic/Mechanic I/Mechanic and Vactor Operator as applicable; performs potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities. Operates valve exercising, TCU battery checks and assist in operation of vactor and sludge trucks. Inspects mechanical equipment, troubleshoots, and corrects minor malfunctions. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains wastewater facilities, housekeeping, general mowing and grounds maintenance. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of wastewater collection, pump station maintenance; irrigation, or plumbing system installation,repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles (150 truck) and equipment.
• Ability to operate a radio.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others, including contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports. To include computerized based work order system (CMMS).
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Must have a home telephone and be available for overtime work as well as mandatory on-call rotation.
• Performs and assists in confined space entries.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards and implement appropriate safety precautions.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to bend, climb, squat, stoop, and walk frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain FEMA IS 100 and IS 700 within 90 days from date of hire. This position requires the following training certifications be obtained within 18 months from date of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, CPR, FWPCOA Wastewater "C" Certification.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. On call as needed.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04
Which best describes the years of experience you have as required for this position?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

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I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

09
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question